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Vote on a request to decline an offer to purchase a 1.01-acre property in ownership of the Chatham County Board of Education located off Chatham Church Rd., south of Pete Roberson Rd., with Parcel ID 0090790, whereby the Chatham County Board of Education may pursue disposal of this property as prescribed by law
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to decline an offer to purchase a 1.01-acre property in ownership of the Chatham County Board of Education located off Chatham Church Rd., south of Pete Roberson Rd., with Parcel ID 0090790, whereby the Chatham County Board of Education may pursue disposal of this property as prescribed by law
Introduction & Background: The Chatham County Board of Education wishes to dispose of a parcel of land in its ownership by way of the upset bid process as provided by NC G.S. 160A-269. According to NC G.S. 115C-518, the Board of Education must first offer this property to Chatham County. If the Chatham County Board of Commissioners does not choose to obtain this property as offered, the Board of Education may proceed with the sale of the subject property.
Discussion & Analysis: The property in question is approximately 1 acre and was acquired by Chatham County Schools in the early 1900's for the purpose of building a one-room schoolhouse. This project never came to pass, and the property has been in ownership of Chatham County Schools since. Owing to its size and location, county staff recommends that the county decline this offer, as this property would serve no public purpose if acquired by the county.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: Declining the offer to purchase the subject property by the Chatham County Board of Education will have no budgetary impact.
Recommendation: Motion to approve a request to decline an offer to purchase a 1.01-acre property in ownership of the Chatham County Board of Education located off Chatham Church Rd., south of Pete Roberso...
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